I was in San Francisco recently to see one of the last Dead shows, and then the other day I was reading an early interview with Jerry Garcia where he mentioned going to a Lovin' Spoonful concert.* I knew I had heard their stuff but couldn't think of the songs, so as Miss Mox says, I asked Madame Google... And holy crap! I know all their hits and even a few others. Very much part of the San Francisco sound, and the start of psychedelia, they sound like they were having a lot of fun.
Rain On The Roof/Summer In The City- two very different songs- very different feel, from the same band.
You Didn't Have To Be So Nice- I had no idea what this was from the title, but once I heard it...
Do You Believe In Magic?- And the hits keep coming...
Daydream- Alright, last one. Jeez, I wish I were back in Frisco.
*Actually, he and others said seeing the Lovin' Spoonful (while on acid) was what made them move from folk and jug band music to electric rock. So, we have this band to thank for a whole helluva lot more than a few pleasant songs. Oh, and did you know the lead singer did the theme for "Welcome Back, Kotter"?
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